For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,339 students in Montague County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Montague County, TX are Prairie Valley School, Saint Jo High School and Forestburg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montague County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Montague County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Montague County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bowie High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montague County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Valley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12920 Fm 103
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Saint Jo High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W Evans St
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2532
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2532
Gr: 7-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Forestburg School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16346 Fm Hwy 455
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Bowie High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
341 E Hwy 287 N
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2840
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2840
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Gold Burg School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
468 Prater Rd
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Nocona High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Clay
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3264
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3264
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Montague County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3rd And Hickory
Ringgold, TX 76261
(940) 934-6249
Ringgold, TX 76261
(940) 934-6249
Gr: K-5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montague County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Montague County, TX include Prairie Valley School, Saint Jo High School and Forestburg School.
How many public high schools are located in Montague County?
6 public high schools are located in Montague County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montague County?
Montague County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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